April 2025
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To celebrate its 10th Anniversary, MURA will host the 2025 National Conference of the College and University Retiree Associations of Canada ().
The theme is The Well-being of the Person, the Community, and the Planet.
An invitation has been sent to the over 24,000 individual members of CURAC retiree associations. We look forward to welcoming MURA and CURAC members and their guests who have registered to attend the conference. They will have an excellent opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and make new acquaintances from across Canada, and partake in presentations by local academics based on the conference theme. This will be the first CURAC conference with simultaneous translation.
The discounted price early registration ends April 25th.
Use this link for additional information.
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Housed in a 130-year-old building, the library has recently undergone a complete restoration that thoughtfully integrates historic charm with the latest technology, making it a true gem on our campus. Liaison Librarian, April Colosimo, will introduce you to her home library, with restored facilities and stimulating study spaces. Discover why the Schulich Library is a central hub for scientific learning and research in the University!
Wednesday, April 9 and Thursday, April 10, both at 11:00 a.m.
Meet in the lobby of Schulich Library. PLEASE NOTE: The Schulich Library entrance is inside the Frank Dawson Adams building (FDA). FDA can be accessed via the bridge from the campus side of the building (where you will find the library immediately to your right), or from the 3450 University Street door (walk straight ahead, all the way, and the Library will be on your left). See where the FDA Building is located on the .
Contact April with questions via email, april.colosimo [at] mcgill.ca, or telephone, 514 398-4765.
A reservation has been made at the Faculty Club for lunch after the tour.
NOTE: space is limited - each tour is for 10 people.
Zoom link:
Meeting ID: 827 6783 1336
Passcode: 055519
Contact April with questions via email, april.colosimo [at] mcgill.ca, or telephone, 514 398-4765.
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The term begins April 14 — plan your season of learning!
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Part of ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨'s School of Continuing Studies, and designed for retired and semi-retired individuals, MCLL is a non-profit, volunteer-based, vibrant community of lifelong learners.
They offer a diverse range of on line and in-person courses, lectures, workshops, outings and social events. No exams, grades or prerequisites—simply the pure pleasure of learning.
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The Chateau Ramezay and Historic Site of Montreal is recruiting volunteer guides who would like to share their love of history with visitors. Anyone interested in guiding is invited to the Open House at the Chateau Ramezay Museum on Monday, April 28 from 10-2pm or you can contact Karine Langlois, Head of Education at rh [at] chateauramezay.qc.ca
Training is provided.
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The University occasionally sends MURA information about part-time positions for members. These are casual in nature and do not lead to full-time work.
To be notified about these positions, please send an email to:Ìýmura-arum.association [at] mcgill.ca. If you are already on this list, you do not need to respond.